I've seen a lot of info in this forum about engine oil but didn't run across any focused discussion on the topic.

 

If anyone knows of one please direct me to it, if there isn't one now would be a good time for one.

 

I'm planning to change my oil in the next few days.  My local parts shop recommended Delo 400 15w40 oil and WIX XP filter (see picture)

 

The fella at the parts shop also said something about using a thinner viscosity in winter.  I do go to where it's cold but it's not exactly cold in Los Angeles.  I'm hoping some of you that live in cold climates will know about this first hand.

 

Let me know if this is the oil and filter I purchase are suitable and/or if there is a better option.  Everything is returnable :-)

 

Also is there some procedural steps that would be good to follow outside of the the common steps - Does this drain plug need a new washer seal etc?

1) pull drain plug

2) change filter

3) reinstall drain plug

4) refill 12 qts/3 gals of oil

 

 

Edited June 23, 20186 yr by leety

7 hours ago, IBMobile said:

He told her 3,000 to 3,500 miles. 

 

Even my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 states in the owners manual 6,000 miles. 

15 hours ago, leety said:

Makes me wonder who ties these folks shoes up in the morning...

They usually wear sandals

With or without socks? lol

Depends on if their mom dressed them (with) or not (without).

4 hours ago, Dieselfuture said:

They usually wear sandals

 

4 hours ago, leety said:

With or without socks? lol

 

Excuse me?!?!?!

 

5 minutes ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

 

Excuse me?!?!?!

 

 

Yeah, they look just like that ?

23 minutes ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

 

Excuse me?!?!?!

 

Those are just tennis shoes with holes in them. What kind of socks do you wear  with them?

37 minutes ago, dripley said:

Those are just tennis shoes with holes in them. What kind of socks do you wear  with them?

You know I meant to say flip flops not sandles my bad, I know this caused a bit of confusion but oh well I got a laugh out of it 

14 minutes ago, Dieselfuture said:

You know I meant to say flip flops not sandles my bad, I know this caused a bit of confusion but oh well I got a laugh out of it 

Back out my way no one would call those sandles. tough JoAnn tells me those are sneaky sandels. Just be sure your socks are Real Tree. I would hate spot you at 50 yards.

Thems is river shoes

in trying to find a common denominator in types of shoes worn by those who never check their oil..... I would say Mr Nelson has to wear those, also without socks, only because his girlfriend rubs coconut oil on those. Thereby reminding him each time to check his engine oil level. 

25 minutes ago, JAG1 said:

I would say Mr Nelson has to wear those, also without socks, only because his girlfriend rubs coconut oil on those.

 

Still single and unmarried. Try again.

From oil to socks ...... amazing !

2 minutes ago, Macarena Man said:

From oil to socks ...... amazing !

You never know where this winding road is going to take you.

8 hours ago, leety said:

You never know where this winding road is going to take you.

with every sip of coffee its a totally new view.... except my coffee like diesel fuel. And IBMobiles even better... like 90 wt.

Edited July 2, 20186 yr by JAG1

Where do you buy your socks

 

I was getting the heavy weight, crew socks 10 pack, But the store doesnt carry them anymore

4 hours ago, JAG1 said:

And IBMobiles even better... like 90 wt.

Don't drag my coffee into this.     We all ready have socks and sandals.

And girlfriends with coconut oil

Ya'll are just bunch oil smearing, sandle wearing, coffe drinking north westerners. You even have a closet potato farmer in your midst. But you sure seem happy. 

 

Imma gonna do a little site seeing.

 

Edited July 3, 20186 yr by dripley

34 minutes ago, dripley said:

You even have a closet potato farmer in your midst.

 

A matter of fact I just checked my oil yesterday and its still between full and the add marks. Black but oh well the engine still spins and makes that Cummins music I listen to for over 6 hours a day. 

 

Another way I look at oil and filters. Look at your big over the road trucks and what they run and the trucks go for long distances without failures. If it works for the bigger Cummins series engines there is no reason it won't work for the smaller ISB engines. 

Edited July 3, 20186 yr by Mopar1973Man